Man suspended from wing of Carnival float rescued

Note: The following summary is a news extract made by Blumano via an English translation of the articles from G1 Globo News and Folha de Pernambuco regarding this story. This story also emphasises why it's important to always have a well-rehearsed and ready rescue plan in case of emergencies like this one. On the last [...]

VD2023-03-02T15:14:41+00:00March 2nd, 2023|News|

Festival in Obregon, Mexico is suspended due to stage collapse

Note: The following summary is a news extract made by Blumano via an English translation of the articles from Proyecto Puente and Tribuna regarding this story.  The Puro Chuqui music festival scheduled to take place on February 18, was canceled by Civil Protection after the stage collapsed. Through social networks it was announced that the [...]

VD2023-02-24T16:38:15+00:00February 23rd, 2023|News|

The prEN 17879 for Event structures, including LED support structures is out for public consultation

A new EU proposal document, prEN 17879 Event structures - Safety requirements has been put forward for consultation and is available for download from the websites of the EU national standardisation bodies. The scope contains: This European standard specifies the minimum requirements necessary to ensure the safe design, calculation, manufacture, assembly, operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance [...]

VD2023-02-24T16:40:53+00:00February 16th, 2023|News|

New standard EN 17736 Specifications for design and manufacture of aluminium stage decks and frames

The new EU standard EN 17736:2022 Entertainment technology. Specifications for design and manufacture of aluminium stage decks and frames has been published and is available for download from the websites of the EU national standardisation bodies. The scope includes: This document specifies the safety requirements for planning, selection, production, intended use as well as testing [...]

VD2023-02-24T16:47:54+00:00February 10th, 2023|News|

Performer at Universal Studios Hollywood hospitalized after WaterWorld stunt accident

A performer at Universal Studios Hollywood remains hospitalized after a stunt accident on the set of the WaterWorld show. According to a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson, it happened during an afternoon performance on Monday. Initial calls reported a possible drowning. “Our thoughts are with him as he receives care,” said the spokesperson. “Details surrounding the [...]

BD2024-01-09T09:14:22+00:00January 25th, 2023|News|

Roller coaster derails at Brazilian amusement park, injuring 10 people

Ten people were injured after a roller coaster derailed in Fortaleza, Brazil, on Tuesday night Footage recorded by a woman who was injured showed the ride in the middle of its third lap as it was about to make a turn Authorities said the accident was sparked by a broken part in of the carts [...]

VD2023-04-13T15:41:44+01:00December 8th, 2022|News|

Oakwood: Park remains shut after rollercoaster incident

A witness at a Welsh theme park says screams were heard and rollercoaster carriages appeared "loose" in an incident that injured a man. Oakwood Theme Park, in Pembrokeshire, remains closed following the accident on its Treetops ride on Sunday. Dr Harriet Lloyd, from Carmarthen, was waiting for her husband and son, who were on the [...]

VD2023-04-13T15:58:36+01:00November 29th, 2022|News|

Tensioned Wired Grid Standard comments closed and other draft standards still open for review on ESTA website

Four draft standards are available for public review and comment on the ESTA website at http://estalink.us/pr. The downloads are free. Please note the comment due dates, which are not all the same. The documents in public review are: BSR E1.76, Tensioned Wire Grids, covers the design and application criteria for wire-rope tension grids, including the [...]

VD2023-02-24T16:58:16+00:00November 22nd, 2022|News|

Post Malone bruised ribs after falling in stage elevator hole on stage

Rapper Post Malone bruised his ribs when he fell through a hole on stage during a performance in St. Louis over the weekend, his manager said. Post Malone, 27, whose real name is Austin Richard Post, was performing at the Enterprise Center downtown on Saturday when he fell mid-song. Video on social media appeared to [...]

VD2023-04-13T16:05:55+01:00October 18th, 2022|News|

Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain

One man died and at least 40 others were injured when high winds caused parts of a stage to collapse at a festival in Spain early on Saturday. Footage showed some festivalgoers running in panic, while others are seen continuing to party at the event in Cullera, south of Valencia. The popular Medusa Festival of [...]

VD2022-09-16T11:10:19+01:00October 13th, 2022|News|
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